Tag Archives: Hackney Council

Too much littering on the marshes

Posted on 25 September 2018 by pjm

Hackney Council does a wonderful job in clearing up the litter from Hackney Marshes. Goodness knows how much it costs. However, if you are out walking after the sports sessions, before the council has done its magic, the scene that … Continue reading →

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Wrong priorities on Hackney Marsh

Posted on 18 September 2018 by pjm

Anyone visiting Hackney Marshes recently will have noticed that the North Marsh carpark is now open. It is apparent that there are a number of serious problems with the signage that controls the traffic going into and coming out of … Continue reading →

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Building on Hackney Marshes: How To Object To Hackney Planning Committee

Posted on 25 September 2014 by Caroline Day

Please write an email to: planning@hackney.gov.uk Subject: Hackney Marshes (REF 2014/2582) Dear Sir/Madam, [Declare that you wish to object to the plans and introduce how you use the marshes/ will be affected by these proposals] Please cut & paste  the following points (if you … Continue reading →

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Planning Inspectorate to Hold Public Enquiry into Hackney Marshes Works

Posted on 24 September 2014 by Caroline Day

We have really good news to report. The Planning Inspectorate today notified everyone who made an objection about the proposals for building on Hackney Marshes that there will be a public enquiry into the plans. This is recognition that the … Continue reading →

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URGENT: PLEASE Object to Planning Inspectorate About Hackney Council’s Plans

Posted on 10 September 2014 by Caroline Day

Hackney Council has to get consent from the Planning Inspectorate to build its new car parks and pavilion on the Common Land of Hackney Marsh. It’s vital to get as many objections in as possible by 12 September. So we … Continue reading →

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Hackney Council Apply To Build Huge Car Park on Hackney Marshes

Posted on 23 August 2014 by Caroline Day

For a Council that prides itself on being a premier cycling borough and not providing car parks in its leisure and entertainment areas, the London Borough of Hackney (LBH) has proven itself strangely determined to put cars on our marshes. The … Continue reading →

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Hackney Council Withdraw Planning Application for Car Park Constructed Without Consent!

Posted on 8 September 2013 by Caroline Day

Hackney Council planning committee were due to meet on Monday evening to discuss the application for a 60 space car park on East Marsh that has already been constructed in advance of consent, as was reported in the Hackney Gazette. … Continue reading →

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Victory! Hackney Council decides against applying for PINS consent to host major events on our marshes!

Posted on 24 May 2013 by Caroline Day

http://hackneycitizen.co.uk/2013/05/24/hackney-marshes-music-gigs-plans-scrapped/ http://www.hackneygazette.co.uk/news/hackney_council_climb_down_over_marsh_proposals_1_2210167 More on this story soon! Thanks to everyone who filled in the Council survey, signed our petition of over a thousand signatures against the proposals and attended our protest at the drop in event staged by the Council. … Continue reading →

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